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Garfield Gulch is a deep ravine located in the north end portion of Tacoma with a short trail.
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From Seattle, head south on I-5 and take exit 133 for I-705 N. Shortly, stay right onto S Stadium Way, then turn right to stay on S Stadium Way. In 0.5 mile, the road turns into N E St, then veers left and becomes N 1st St. In one block, turn right onto N Tacoma Ave. In 0.4 mile, turn right onto N 6th St. At this 5-way intersection, head straight onto N Borough Rd. In 0.3 mile, the trailhead will be on your left. Street parking is available here, but there are no amenities.
Take Pierce Transit route 16 to the I St N & N 6th St stop. Walk north along N 6th St about a quarter mile to the intersection with N Tacoma Ave (the 5-way intersection mentioned in the above paragraph). Take the further left turn onto N Borough Rd. The trailhead will be on your left in 0.3 mile.
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